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learning disability
Learning Disability
A Learning Disability is a term that refers to having difficulty within the areas of reading, written language and/or mathematics, despite having average intelligence.
Students may experience such difficulties for many reasons and the goal of a psycho-educational assessment is to identify:
– WHY the student is having difficulty and
– WHAT strategies may be implemented to support the student
Goal of Assessment
BENEFITS OF A LEARNING DISABILITY ASSESSMENT
- An understanding of one’s cognitive and academic abilities,
- An understanding of how one learns best,
- An understanding of specific strategies/programs that may be implemented,
- An understanding of appropriate accommodations/modifications that may be implemented within a classroom setting,
- An understanding of how related professionals i.e. speech-language, occupational therapy, specialized tutoring, therapeutic support may be beneficial,
- An understanding of how to access potential community resources, and
- Such an assessment will determine if one meets the diagnostic criteria for a Learning Disability.
It is important to note a specific diagnosis of a Learning Disability may be required by some school boards to access specialized services.
Please check with your school board for details.
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